Thad Cochran actually said...

Thank you very much for agreeing to serve in these positions. This is going to be a very challenging period, I think.

It occurs to me, Mr. Chilton, listening to your testimony and expression of concerns about the inadequacy of the power or authority of the C...

I enthusiastically, as Senator Bennett did, endorse his nomination and urge the Senate to confirm him at the earliest possible time.

Well, they can't.